Sigma D | Sigma D+ | Sigma D++
Directional fault indicator
Product features
CT powered directional short-circuit and directional earth
fault indicator for all distribution networks / neutral point
treatments
Earth fault detection with up to five different earth fault
detection methods, also in combination
Fully automatic voltage calibration
Easy and flexible parameter setting via DIP switch or USB
port
Sigma D Event memory for fault evaluation
Multicolour LED status display
Remote signalling via freely programmable relays
Sigma Explorer Software: Commissioning and parameter-
isation via front accessible USB port
Special features of Sigma D++
Only 3 single-phase current sensors needed for all earth
fault detection methods
Wide-range power supply 24 to 230 V AC/DC
Sigma D+
Your advantages
Immediate detection of fault direction
No auxiliary supply required
Fast commissioning and parameterisation
Monitoring on site with USB and notebook
The Sigma D series are combined directional short-circuit
and directional earth fault indicators for medium voltage
distribution networks. The devices are current sensor pow-
ered. The voltage information will be taken from an inte-
Sigma D++ grated voltage detecting system (Wega series), from an HR
interface or capacitive post insulators.
The Sigma D+ and Sigma D++ provide additional earth
fault detection methods for compensated and isolated
neutral networks.
The variants differ in regard of the transient earth fault
method.
Sigma D+
For the transient earth fault method with the Sigma D+ a
summation current sensor is mandatory, auxiliary supply is
optional.
Sigma D++
For the transient earth fault method only three single-phase
current sensors are needed, but auxiliary supply is mandatory.
The connection of a summation current sensor is optional.
For all other methods no auxiliary supply is needed.
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Short-circuit and earth fault indicator
Technical data Sigma D Sigma D+ Sigma D++
Directional short-circuit indicator
Directional earth fault indicator
Earth fault detection methods Earth short-circuit Transient, earth short-circuit, cos φ or sin φ
DIP: 200, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1,000, 2,000 A, self-adjustment (200 — 2,000 A)
I>> short-circuit trip current
SW: 50 — 2,000 A (1 A steps)
DIP: 40, 80 ms
tI>> response delay
SW: 40 ms — 60 s
DIP: off, 20, 40, 60, 80 100, 120, 160 A
IE> earth fault trip current
SW: 20 — 1,000 A (1 A steps)
DIP: 80, 160 ms
tIE> response delay
SW: 40 ms — 60 s
±3 % (0 — 630 A, resolution 1 A)
Measurement accuracy phase
±5 % (630 — 1,500 A)
currents
±10 % (1,500 — 2,000 A)
IET> Transient method,
— 10 — 100 A 10 — 500 A
trip current
IEP> Active current cos φ
— 5 — 200 A
trip current
tIEP> response delay — 40 ms — 60 s
IEQ> Reactive current sin φ
— 5 — 200 A
trip current
tIEQ> response delay — 40 ms — 60 s
Indication LED fault direction arrows red / green
Remote signal / communication 4 potential-free relay contacts, freely configurable
USB 2.0 interface, connection to Explorer Software
Parameterisation
Via DIP switches on the device
Potential-free permanent or momentary contacts (1 s), NC or NO
Remote contact Contact capacity: 230 V AC / 1 A / 62.5 VA max.;
220 V DC / 1 A / 60 W max.
By button
Remote reset
Reset
Automatic time reset: DIP: 2, 4, 8 or 24 h; SW: 1 min — 24 h
Current and voltage restoration
Voltage calibration Manual / automatic
Power supply
CT powered
Internal power supply Long-life lithium cell, active flashing time >900 h, shelf life ≥20 years
24 — 230 V AC/DC (optional)
External auxiliary supply — 24 V AC / 24 — 60 V DC (optional)
required for transient method
Summation current sensor — Required for transient method Optional
Housing Polycarbonate, IP40
Temperature range −30 to +70 °C
Dimension drawing see on page 158, M3
Equipment set Page Accessories Page
1 display unit Sigma D Order no. 37-6000-001 Installation system 57
3 single-phase current sensors 50 Connection to remote monitoring 77
1 voltage signal 52 Wall-mounted housings 56
Equipment set Page External signal lamp 56
1 display unit Sigma D+ Order no. 37-6100-001 Disassembly clip 57
3 single-phase current sensors 50 Spring clip 57
1 summation current sensor (required for transient method) 51
1 voltage signal 52
Equipment set Page
1 display unit Sigma D++ Order no. 37-6200-001
3 single-phase current sensors1) 50
1 voltage signal 52
1) Combination with summation current sensor possible: 3+1
Project planning on page 41
Product matrix on page 18
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